CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
PRODUCT: ATVs - Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif.,
is voluntarily recalling 732 of the 2003 model year All Terrain Vehicles
(ATVs). The Kawasaki "KFX50" is a small four-wheel ATV designed for
use by adult-supervised children 6 years of age or older. They are lime
green and have "Kawasaki" written on the front, rear, and both sides.
Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2002 through
January 2003 for about $1799.
PROBLEM: There is the potential for failure of a weld securing the tie-
rod plate to the steering column. If the weld fails, the plate can
become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of
steering control.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule
an appointment to replace the steering column. For more information,
contact Kawasaki, toll free, at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and
4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.kawasaki.com or
www.buykawasaki.com.
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